Good morning, Sioux Falls.

The annual Taste the Goodness food and drink festival will take place Saturday, Aug.

1 from 5 to 9 p.m. behind the Avera Tech Center, offering unlimited tastings from 30+ local vendors, craft beer, wine and bourbon, dunk tank contests, and a silent auction to support community services.

On Tuesday, Vern Eide Motorcars donated $25,000 to Children’s Home Society during its Drive Out for Domestic Violence Campaign (which has collected supplies at Lewis locations and in Harrisburg this July).

The campaign will run until Friday, July 31.

Mayor Christine Erickson announced a new Sioux Falls edition of Monopoly at Falls Park on Tuesday, Jul.

28; local landmarks will fill the board and residents can email nominations to help choose the squares + schools plan to use the game as an interactive teaching tool.

The 46th Sioux River Folk Festival runs July 31 through Aug.

2 at Newton Hills State Park near Canton and will feature bluegrass, folk, and roots music, music workshops, and a Campground Contest offering a cash prize (with food vendors and a merchandise tent also available).

Promise Mace, a special education teacher at LifeScape (age 29), was featured as this week’s Up-and-Comer after she empowered her students and advanced her career in Sioux Falls.

Hailing from Wagner, she values the diversity and opportunities in her community.

South Dakota placed second on the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best States list, jumping six spots from last year because improved healthcare, a stronger economy & increased opportunity boosted its ranking.

East 33rd Street North will be closed at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 30 due to First Rate installing new utilities between Lewis Avenue and Jessica Avenue; traffic control will be removed Friday, August 7.

Drivers are advised to exercise caution and use alternate routes (check local signage for updates).

In the summer heat, local HVAC experts advise setting air conditioners to 78 degrees to balance comfort & energy savings in Sioux Falls.

They note that using fans can help keep homes cool without increasing utility bills.

The record sale for the week of July 6 closed on July 28 with a nearly $1.4M, 4,400 sqft home in Mystic Creek on Sioux Falls' east side.

Built by Kelly Construction, the five-bedroom house features modern amenities & a screened-in deck with a fireplace.

Pickleball is booming in Sioux Falls as local clubs and parks offer 17 courts for all ages.

Teenagers and retirees join in for lively games indoors & outdoors, adding a fun twist to staying active.

Sioux Empire Fair

Daily from 8 a.m. — Sioux Empire Fair — Adults: $10, Children: $5, Free for kids under 5 — Experience a classic fair with rides, food, and fun for the whole family.

Katie Fee Live at the Sioux Empire Fair

2-6 p.m. — Sioux Empire Fair — Free entry — Celebrate the sounds of Katie Fee's musical journey influenced by '90s country legends.

James Dean Acoustic

11 a.m.–6 p.m. — Sioux Empire Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience the musical journey of Katie Fee influenced by iconic '90s country artists.

Frozen Jr.

Various times — Orpheum Theater Center — Cost varies — Experience the magical tale of sisterhood and adventure with Princesses Anna and Elsa.